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Criminal

Possession of Marijuana

Michael T. Gates pleaded guilty as a class B misdemeanor and was sentenced to 180 days in the Franklin County Security Center (FCSC) with 178 days suspended to probation. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 178 days and was ordered to pay the Probation Users’ Fee (PUF) of $50 and a $20 monthly fee. He was also ordered to pay the $50 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. As an additional condition of probation, if deemed necessary, the defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations.

Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated

Alex M. Tebbe pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 365 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. He was fined $1 and $185.50 costs. He was placed on probation for 365 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 and a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. His Operator’s License was suspended for 90 days retroactive to August 5, 2020. As an additional condition of probation, if deemed necessary, the defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations.

Battery

Mitchell Wayne Perry pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 12 months in the FCSC with all time suspended. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 12 months and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 and a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee. He was ordered to successfully complete a course in Anger Management.

Possession of Methamphetamine

Charles S. Courtney pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 24 months in the FCSC with six months suspended to probation. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for six months and was ordered to pay the PUF of $100 and a $30 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay the $100 Administrative Fee and $200 Countermeasure Fee. As an additional condition of probation, if deemed necessary, the defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations.

Gary W. Vaughan pleaded guilty as a Level 5 Felony and was sentenced to four years in prison with one year suspended to probation. He was fined $250 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for one year and was ordered to pay the PUF of $100 plus a $30 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $100 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. As an additional condition of probation, if deemed necessary, the defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations. He also pleaded guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance, as a Level 6 Felony, and was sentenced to 30 months in prison to be served concurrent to the sentence imposed in Count I. He pleaded guilty to Carrying a Handgun without a License, as a class A misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 365 days in the FCSC to be served concurrent to the sentences imposed in Counts I and II.

Unlawful Possession of a Syringe

Charles S. Courtney III pleaded guilty as a Level 6 Felony and was sentenced to 24 months in the FCSC with six months suspended to probation to be served consecutive to a sentence imposed on another felony conviction. He was fined $1 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for six months and was ordered to pay the PUF of $100 plus a $30 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $100 Administrative Fee and a $200 Countermeasure Fee. As an additional condition of probation, if deemed necessary, the defendant shall schedule an appointment for evaluation at a treatment facility approved by probation within seven days of release from incarceration and comply with all recommendations.

Theft

Chad A. Parks pleaded guilty as a class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to 365 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation. He was fined $250 and $185 costs. He was placed on probation for 365 days and was ordered to pay the PUF of $50 plus a $20 monthly fee. He was ordered to pay a $50 Administrative Fee. He was ordered to stay off the property of the victim. He also pleaded guilty to Trespass, as a class A misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 365 days in the FCSC with all time suspended to probation to be served concurrent to a sentence imposed in Count I.

No Drivers License

Stacy M. James pleaded guilty as a class C misdemeanor and was sentenced to 60 days in the FCSC with all time suspended. She was fined $1 and court costs were waived.